Volvo V50 (2004 - 2012) D5 SE (06/07-12/09) 5d Geartronic (2007/57) Owner Review

What does this car say about you?

What do your friends / family / neighbours think of the car?

I have positive feedback and one family up the road has purchased a 2.0D V50 after looking at mine.

Would you buy this car again and why?

Yes, only if I did not have 2 kids and a dog. With dog in the boot does not leave a lot of room in the boot, this is the only downside.

What are you likely to buy next?

Volvo XC70/90 or V70.

Type of dealer you bought from?

Independent

Did you buy this car new?

No

What price did you pay?

£6,500

When did you buy the car?

August 2012

Did you get a good deal and why?

The car was up for £7,000, got him down by £500 by buying cash.

Is there any special reason why you bought this car?

My third Volvo.

What was the dealer like?

Dealer was very helpful.

What's it like to drive?

Handles well for an estate, drives well on motorways due to the D5 engine. Not very good for short local driving, getting about 37MPG. D5 engine is a great sound and pulls away with ease.

What's it like to park?

Very good all round visibility.

Have you had any problems with the car?

Nothing has gone wrong yet.

What's most practical about your car?

Estate

Favourite gadget, option or accessory?

Floating dash.